Other topics also canvassed included Iran, Syria and concerns about countries that refused to recognise Israel.

Mr Netanyahu emphasised the "problematic nature" of the nuclear deal with Iran, as well as the Persian state's "aggressiveness" in the region and aspirations for expansion, an embassy spokeswoman told AAP.

The Isreali prime minister also met with NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian, with both agreeing to extend a program to send NSW start-up firms to Tel Aviv for an innovation forum.

Last year eight financial technology start-ups were involved in the business development program which included boot camps and access to global investors.